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Fake Casio?

Hi folks,

I thought I should get a quick second opinion from you. I quite fancied a Casio A-158w for a bit of cheap retro fun. I ordered one from an eBay seller for £9.99 and this one arrived. I know itís a cheap watch, but this looks really poor. The packaging is poor quality, the LCD screen isnít aligned properly, and there are small dents and imperfections on the bracelet. I assume this is not what I should be expecting from a Casio even at this price point. Your thoughts would be welcome, although Iíve already requested a return.

Wow. If £10-20 watches are being faked what must the incentive be to mimic the 4 figure models!!!

Since many of these watches are manufactured in overseas sweatshops, it is relatively easy to copy or clone them. Volume sales opportunities provide the key incentive.

Throughout the history of mankind, someone is always getting wealthy off the exploitation of cheap labor. After doing so, many of these overseas entrepreneurs immigrate to America where they buy $2M+ houses with cash. Then they bring over the old folks to take care of the grandchildren.

Since many of these watches are manufactured in overseas sweatshops, it is relatively easy to copy or clone them. Volume sales opportunities provide the key incentive.

Throughout the history of mankind, someone is always getting wealthy off the exploitation of cheap labor. After doing so, many of these overseas entrepreneurs immigrate to America where they buy $2M+ houses with cash. Then they bring over the old folks to take care of the grandchildren.

That's a remarkably specific analysis. How did you discover this? Personal experience or a documentary? Or?

Personally witnessed. Come to Silicon Valley, CA or ask any realtor in the area and you shall see. Fortunately our neighborhood is $4M+ but that doesn't stop some prospective buyers from overseas.

Like my old professional football career, I’d hate to have to go back to that lifestyle - living in a neighbourhood. I’m only guessing, but I assume it’s probably a bit similar to living in the projects, only the houses are bigger and there is a Prius or Tesla on the driveway, no?

Like my old professional football career, I’d hate to have to go back to that lifestyle - living in a neighbourhood. I’m only guessing, but I assume it’s probably a bit similar to living in the projects, only the houses are bigger and there is a Prius or Tesla on the driveway, no?

More along the lines of late model BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes. Except that a sizable number of these recently arrived immigrants don't know how to drive them. Most are prone to last-second decision-making and reckless lane-changing. It will be light years before any become NASCAR, Indy or Formula One drivers.

More along the lines of late model BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes. Except that a sizable number of these recently arrived immigrants don't know how to drive them. Most are prone to last-second decision-making and reckless lane-changing. It will be light years before any become NASCAR, Indy or Formula One drivers.

Since you mentioned racing: congratulations, you are now occupying pole position in the 'most annoying new member' category. Top man, you.

Since you mentioned racing: congratulations, you are now occupying pole position in the 'most annoying new member' category. Top man, you.

Thanks but that wasn't my intention. Right now, the only pole position I seem to be taking is with an AD sales associate who is assisting in the discount and procurement of a C-Daytona for a friend of mine.

I thought I should get a quick second opinion from you. I quite fancied a Casio A-158w for a bit of cheap retro fun. I ordered one from an eBay seller for £9.99 and this one arrived. I know itís a cheap watch, but this looks really poor. The packaging is poor quality, the LCD screen isnít aligned properly, and there are small dents and imperfections on the bracelet. I assume this is not what I should be expecting from a Casio even at this price point.

A number of things don't look right, starting with the packaging; the buttons stick out too far and the bracelet fit looks poor. However, misaligned screens do escape Casio's QC occasionally - the screen of my DBC-611 has always been a bit crooked, though not as noticeably as yours.

More along the lines of late model BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes. Except that a sizable number of these recently arrived immigrants don't know how to drive them. Most are prone to last-second decision-making and reckless lane-changing. It will be light years before any become NASCAR, Indy or Formula One drivers.

Seems like the same as most housing estates these days then. Doesnít matter where you are in the world.